NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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Which of the following food groups includes beef, chicken, and eggs?
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A:Protein
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B:Grains
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C:Dairy
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D:Fruits
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The 2 main food groups that contribute to protein are the: ‘lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans’ group.
Detailed explanation-2: -Red meat includes beef, lamb, venison and pork, all of which can form part of a healthy diet.
Detailed explanation-3: -Meat proteins have three groups: myofibrillar proteins (50–55%, mostly myosin and actin), sarcoplasmic proteins (30–34%, mostly enzymes and myoglobin) and connective tissue (10–15%, mostly collagen and elastin fibres embedded in mucopolysaccharides).
Detailed explanation-4: -Fruits and vegetables. Carbohydrates or starch. Proteins. Fats. Dairy.
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